Background

Duties and Responsibilities

The tasks of the Expert will include:

• Write a report for DDR/RR that defines and describes the FOCA (Combatants Forces and Army) military structure, providing an organigram as well as names of the units, the commanders and number of combatants, from the Division level through to the company unit.
• Define and describe the FDLR (Democratic Front of the Liberation of Rwanda) political structure, providing an organigram as well as identifying and describing function of each section of the FDLR structure including identifying the name and location of the heads of those sections.  The report should also describe how orders are made, by whom, and how they are passed down through to FOCA.
• The report should identify and describe internal tensions and conflicts within the FDLR/FOCA structure both structural and personality driven conflicts. Recommendations should be given as to how to exploit and aggravate these conflicts so as to divide the organization.
• The report should identify the main ideological arguments of the FDLR, their origins and use in maintaining cohesion within the FDLR organization. The report should also recommend methods and messages to counter the ideology.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrate integrity in accordance with the values and ethical standards of the United Nations.
• Promote the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the UNDP.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity and adaptability with respect to culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age, without discrimination;
• Treat all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Management and Commitment to Learning:

• Share knowledge and expertise: contribute to the operational fields of the UNDP and work actively to achieve ongoing personal development and learning.
• Possess the ability to provide advisory services with regard to community building.
• Have a practical and in-depth knowledge of issues pertaining to human security and community building.

Development and Operational Efficiency:

• Have a good knowledge of the rules and procedures of the UNDP with regard to the management of projects and programmes.
• Demonstrate a capacity for planning, organizing as well as reviewing work.;
• Have the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely and a capacity to think analytically and conceptually.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology, including the Software Programs “ Project”, “PowerPoint” and “ Excel” as well as other management software ( MS Project, MS Vision).

Management and Leadership:

• Focus on outputs and outcomes for the customer and respond constructively to critical feedback
• Encourage risk-taking in the quest for creativity and innovation
• Lead teams effectively and demonstrate skill in resolving conflicts.
• Show a positive and constructive approach to work.
• Establish meaningful partnership with customers and external stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: 

• University degree.

Experience: 

• The Expert should have extensive knowledge in the organization, modus operandi and ideology of FDLR/FOCA.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English is essential.